Connau is a digital platform for the beginning of dog ownership, built to make the puppy handover between breeders and new owners more structured, calm and reliable.
Connau is developed by Animal Lifecycle Technologies Oy, a Finnish company behind the Connau product and IP. Our team combines dog breeding expertise, community building, product design, AI and venture-building experience.
We exist to help breeders support new owners better — and to make sure every puppy starts life with clearer guidance, better information and more continuity from day one.
Our team combines product development, AI, strategic design, and dog breeding expertise.
We bring together strong commercial experience and deep understanding of the pet industry and breeding work.
We share a belief that well-designed digital tools can genuinely make everyday life with dogs easier.
CEO, Marketing & Community
Päivi leads Connau’s vision, commercial direction, and go-to-market strategy. She has extensive experience in strategic marketing, business development, and community building.
She brings deep understanding of the pet industry and hands-on experience from everyday dog ownership. Päivi ensures that Connau is built for owners: clear, intuitive, and supportive in everyday life at the right moments.
Päivi and Sami also form a breeder–owner pair in real life. They use Connau themselves and continuously develop it based on their own experiences.
Pet Care & Community Specialist
Sami brings the professional breeder’s perspective into the core of Connau. His experience in breeding, puppy care, and real-life handovers ensures that the platform supports breeders in practical, meaningful ways.
He is responsible for ensuring Connau is built for breeders: making it easy to record, manage, and transfer information without adding extra workload.
Sami and Päivi work together as a breeder–owner pair and as active testers and developers of Connau.
AI & Product Execution
Mikko leads Connau’s product development and technical execution. His work focuses on building the platform architecture, developing the MVP, and integrating AI in a way that supports clarity and practical value.
He ensures Connau evolves from concept into a reliable system that both breeders and owners can trust.
Strategy, Brand & Design
Otso is responsible for Connau’s strategic direction, product concept, and design. His work focuses on building Connau into a scalable digital system that supports the beginning of a dog’s life and evolves into a broader ecosystem.
He also leads brand development and ensures clarity of the overall concept for users and stakeholders.
Advisor
Timo brings strong strategic expertise, particularly in community building, increasing brand awareness, and modern marketing. In his role as an Advisor, Timo will support Connau’s core team especially in reaching and building the dog owner community, as well as clarifying the platform's value for dog owners.
In addition to marketing and branding, Timo brings valuable insight into utilizing AI and automation solutions within Connau’s processes.